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Illinois courts uphold temporary restraining order on gun ban, Illinois is ending its public health emergencies related to COVID-19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is seeking comments on new guidelines for blood donation, and University of Illinois director of the Police Training Institute is retiring. Hosted by Lillie Salas Stories by Madison Holcomb, Lillie Salas, Owen Henderson, and Tara...

Illinois drops charges against R Kelly, University of Illinois professors lead National Park effort, Woodstock, IL celebrates Groundhog Day, Pritzker announces renovations to UIUC buildings, Thad Ward returns to Illinois as a running back coach. Hosted by Elissa Eaton Stories by Avery Bowen, Daniel Villarreal, Lillie Salas, Bekah Douglas and Tara Mobasher. Music by Boxout

A new bill makes it easier for Illinois residents to change their legal name, PETA offering a $5k reward for information on death of a caged dog, utility corruption in Illinois uncovered, and the Fighting Illini women’s basketball team defeats Michigan State for the first time in nine years.  Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Katie Ratke, Laszlo Richard Toth, Tara Mobasher, and Elissa Eaton...

Illinois officials react to Tyre Nichols footage release, Champaign-Urbana conducts annual homeless count, Illini football team names new outside linebacker coach and pass-rush coordinator, University of Illinois tuition increase for incoming freshmen, and Sinfonia da Camera performs at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt. Stories by Bekah Douglas, Jacob Shumaker, Dan...

A record number of mass shootings in the United States, free dental care at Parkland College, charges against a man who attacked a Planned Parenthood, and more. Reporting by Tara Mobasher, Jackie Barba, Bekah Douglas, and Avery Bowen. Hosted by Owen Henderson Music by Boxout

The National Rifle Association sues Illinois over gun ban law, cash reward is being offered to Champaign County residents who have information about stop sign theft, Fighting Illini beat Ohio State, Krannert Center for Performing Arts presents StudioDance. Hosted by Lillie Salas Stories by Lillie Salas, Kaitlyn Devitt, Tara Mobasher, and Owen Henderson Music by Boxout

Champaign Unit 4 school board voted on changes to school of choice system, Attorney General Raoul submitted a request to dismiss restraining order on weapons ban, University of Illinois breaks international enrollment records, Governor Pritzker announced third round of rebuild Illinois projects, Urbana city council approved permit for Urban solar farm. Hosted by Elissa Eaton Stories by Daniel Vill...

Strides shelter in need of supplies, two Illinois retirees appointed to state education boards, and Illinois Women's Basketball beats Northwestern on the road. Hosted by Jacqueline Barba Stories by Elissa Eaton, Mac Dudley, and Bekah Douglas Music by Boxout

Judge pauses Governor Pritzker's gun ban. Class action lawsuit filed against DCFS. COVID-19 numbers dropping in Illinois. Chicago radio personality, Lin Brehmer, died. Hosted by Kaitlyn Devitt Stories by JACOB SHUMAKER, MAC DUDLEY, LASZLO RICHARD TOTH, AND DANIEL VILLARREAL. Music by Boxout

Illinois prisoners, employees exposed to unknown substance, SNAP benefits decreasing in March and Champaign county judge proposes increase in pay for jurors. Stories by Bekah Douglas, Jackie Barba and Avery Bowen Hosted by Owen Henderson Music by Boxout

Potential arson at Peoria Planned Parenthood Clinic, Lawsuits filed against assault weapons ban and new Illini football director announced. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Tara Mobasher, Owen Henderson and Lillie Salas. Music by Boxout.

A new COVID-19 variant is quickly spreading across the country, an abortion clinic is set to open in Champaign, an Urbana-based bus company receives an award, and UI offers Winter Week of Welcome for students. Hosted by Madison Holcomb Stories by Lillie Salas, Daniel Villarreal, Nathalie Murillo and Avery Bowen Music by Boxout

Gas prices increase in Illinois, UI receive federal grant funding and Illini Women's Basketball win first ranked game in 22 years. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Tara Mobasher, Kaitlynn Devitt and Jacob Shumaker. Music by Boxout.

Certain Illinois sheriffs refuse to enforce the newly passed state ban on assault weapons, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign hosts the 2023 theater fest, Champaign-Urbana celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Spring 2023 semester at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign begins tomorrow, and the Champaign city council is set to consider giving possible emergency funding to peo...

Illinois House of Representatives sworn in, gun ban receives backlash from some sheriffs, paid sick leave passes in Illinois General Assembly, bill introduced could offer therapeutic psychedelics and Champaign-Urbana events for MLK Day. Stories by Tara Mobasher, Bekah Douglas, Lillie Salas, Daniel Villarreal and Kaitlyn Devitt. Hosted by Daniel Villarreal. Music by Boxout.

Governor Pritzker signs ban on assault weapons and high capacity magazines, and another bill on deck increases protections for abortions and gender-affirming care, Champaign City Council hires minority-owned firm to recruit diverse police officers, Illinois farmers can now repair John Deere farm equipment, and the Illini Men's Basketball team wins against Nebraska Cornhuskers 76 to 50. Stories by...

Unit 4 school board hears final proposal before school of choice vote, Illinois passes a state-wide ban on assault weapons, Tom Bennett to fill Jason Barickman's state senate spot, Illinois tracking COVID-19 levels through waste water and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Madison Holcomb, Kaitlyn Devitt, Lillie Salas, Bekah Douglas and Josie Alameda Music by Boxout

Governor J.B. Pritzker and others are inaugurated, Illinois lawmakers sign pay raise into law and the Fighting Illini take on Ohio State in women's basketball. Hosted by Madison Holcomb Stories by Elissa Eaton, Josie Alameda and Jacob Shumaker Music by Boxout

The Illinois House of Representatives passes a gun regulation bill, the Illinois House of Representatives approves a pay raise for themselves, Paul Faraci is set to fill the Senate seat left vacant by the passing of Scott Bennett, a University of Illinois Fighting Illini sports update, and the University of Illinois system updates its COVID-19 requirements. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories b...

Gun control activists speak in Springfield, Stacy Bennett serves as state senator, Planed Parenthood of Illinois expands tele-health access, Illinois Supreme Court to hear arguments on cash bail and Fighting Illini Basketball vs. Northwestern. Stories by Mac Dudley, Lillie Salas, Husna Hussaini, Daniel Villarreal and Tara Mobasher Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout

Illinois lawmakers look to ban assault weapons, new candidates run to replace the late Scott Bennet’s Illinois Senate seat, and Champaign county’s naming contest crowns the twin cities as “Urbana-Champaign.” Hosted by Husna Hussaini Stories by Elissa Eaton, Daniel Villarreal, and Josie Alameda Music by Boxout

Damar Hamlin was sent into cardiac arrest during Monday night's Bengals versus Bills game, Illini Women's Basketball gets more votes for the AP Top 25 poll, Illinois has a float in the Tournament of Roses parade and more. Hosted by Josie Alameda Stories by Tara Mobasher, Lillie Salas, Bekah Douglas, and Kaitlyn Devitt Music by Boxout

Life expectancy rate average in Illinois, Illini play in ReliaQuest Bowl Game and Women's Basketball defeats Iowa. Hosted by Nathalie Murillo. Stories by Tara Mobasher, Madison Holcomb and Elissa Eaton. Music by Boxout.

The Illinois Supreme Court puts a hold on the act to end cash bail, Carle Health and Aetna finalize their agreement, and Antonio Fenelus is named defensive backs coach of the University of Illinois Fighting Illini football team. Hosted by Laszlo Richard Toth. Stories by Bekah Douglas, Mac Dudley, and Laszlo Richard Toth. Music by Boxout.

New laws take effect in the new year, elimination of cash bail ruled unconstitutional and new Fighting Illini Football defensive coordinator is named. Stories by Daniel Villarreal, Avery Bowen and Tara Mobasher Hosted by Daniel Villarreal Music by Boxout